Berries might be more associated with summer, but their versatility with herbs and spices, pleasant tartness, and complex flavor profiles will bring a deliciously unexpected brightness, warmth, and dynamism to your products. Berry blends are the fall and winter secret ingredients guaranteed to surprise and impress your clientele no matter your industry. Let us dive […]
Beverages
Hop on the Hot and Fruity Holiday Beverage Trend
The holidays are the ideal backdrop for a hot, cozy beverage. During the colder months, people worldwide sip on iconic hot chocolate, eggnog, hot toddy, and mulled wine by the fireplace while stringed lights flicker outdoors and cold weather forces us to spend all day bundled up inside. A warm, delicious beverage is the cherry […]
How to Create the Best Holiday Flavors for Your Products
Holiday flavors complement the cooling weather, the excitement of swanky friend and family gatherings, and the richness of bountiful feasts and gratitude. They’re warm, spiced, indulgent, playful, and, at times, elegant. Bring the holiday narrative you want into your products. Whether you run a brewery or a candy factory, your business can benefit from incorporating […]
Essential Fall Flavors That Aren’t Pumpkin Spice
As seasons change, so do our seasonings and flavors. With fall, we can expect the usual onslaught of pumpkin-spiced everything, from bundt cakes to lattes. At Northwest Naturals, we can definitely appreciate the deliciously delightful craze; however, we also know that there is a wealth of flavor opportunities businesses can take advantage of beyond pumpkin […]
Elderberry Uses, Parings, and Potential
Elderberries are on the rise! Its association with immune-boosting effects is causing an increase in popularity, especially since the onset of COVID-19. It has a long history as a natural remedy for ailments like cold and flu symptoms, gastrointestinal discomfort, and promoting healing and tissue growth. In addition to its healthy reputation, the elderberry’s woodsy, […]
The In-Cider Scoop:
Maximizing Juice Concentrate Potential in Cider Production Cider production is a familiar and beloved process for the Northwest Naturals team. Our product development manager is a Certified Cider Professional through the American Cider Association, and our team has worked alongside many cideries since we opened in 1980. We know cider. We know what tastes good […]
